The escalating number of refugees is a matter of great concern. Over 30 million Africans find themselves as displaced individuals, refugees, or seeking asylum in foreign lands. Globally, the count surpasses 84 million forcibly displaced individuals, meaning that approximately one in every 94 people is facing forced displacement. The international law principle of non-refoulement is […]
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Amidst the ongoing instability in Myanmar, a significant number of Rohingyas have been compelled to leave their homeland. It is disheartening to learn that, in the latest incident, 112 individuals found themselves under arrest. Regrettably, this group includes 12 children who have been sent to prison. Their offense? A lack of proper documents. The legal
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In the present time, education often takes a backseat as the international community directs its attention toward other matters. Yet, the repercussions of denying education to refugee children are profound and should not be overlooked. The effects of education cannot be ignored in these days. While the world and international governments might not openly acknowledge
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The young generation holds the key to our future leadership. The experiences they encounter today shape the path we’ll tread tomorrow. Education stands as a crucial pillar to provide them stability amidst uncertainties. Their upbringing will inevitably cast ripples on the governance of tomorrow. Sadly, refugee children bear the brunt of decisions made by adults,
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Amidst the global challenge of the refugee crisis, Germany stands out with a unique perspective. Notable figures, including the Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, have actively engaged in addressing this issue, earning them well-deserved praise. To spotlight and honor those who’ve set remarkable examples in supporting refugees, the UNHCR has established special refugee awards. These
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Tanzania has been home to hundreds of thousands of refugees over decades. They have offered citizenship to tens of thousands since 1972. Recently, Tanzania has begun coercively expelling Burundian refugees to leave. Over 163,000 Burundians have left, fearing arrest or deportation. This comes following the October 11th comment by President John Magufuli that Burundian refugees
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For hopeless unaccompanied migrant children at the Greece Islands, hope seems to be on its way. The consoling words from the UN High Commissioner of Refugees Filippo Grandi to the 5000 children in Greece during his visit sounds relieving, UNHCR reports. The Refugee Brief, he said “You need to make sure, even extra sure, because they
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Since 2000, the number of migrants from conflict countries in Africa attempting to cross the Mediterranean has geometrically increased. The influx has been unmaintainable and has forced several European governments to institute strict border policies. The EU reports published on this global issue are numerous, yet there seems to be no solution. Until recently, the
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Japanese humanitarian Sadako Ogata was the first female to be appointed UN High Commissioner for Refugees. She was nicknamed “refugees’ champion” by BBC News, and “five-foot giant” by her UN colleagues. She will be remembered for her zeal to protect the” defenceless and dispossessed”. Especially during her time in the role from 1991 to 2000. Her
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Starting from mid-June 2022, the United Nations has reported a distressing toll of 29 individuals who lost their lives in Goma, situated within the Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.). These tragic deaths have been primarily attributed to assaults carried out by the M23 rebels. Throughout the duration of the Congo
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